Insanity Attempt # 3 (in progress)

Well I am currently on day 3 of Insanity attempt #3 and things are going well.. finger's x'd I can keep it up for 63 days..

so here are my Fit Test Results from my very 1st attempt at it.. and I am proud to say I have improved.. not by much but still an improvement means I am moving in the right direction right?? Oh yeah and I am still not sure if you count every kick or every other one LOL

Insanity Fit Test #1 (Novemeber 22, 2010)
Day 1 Fit Test results:
Switch Kicks: *either 37 or 74
Power Jacks: 34
Power Knees: **66
Power Jumps: 22
Globe Jumps: 7 (YIKES)
Suicide Jumps: 9
Push-up Jacks: 13
Low Plank Oblique: 25

*not sure if I count every kick or every other kick
**do you switch to the other side for the next test?

Insanity Fit Test #1 (August 1, 2011)
Day 1 Fit Test results:
Switch Kicks: 55 or 110
Power Jacks: 47
Power Knees: 70
Power Jumps: 27
Globe Jumps: 8
Suicide Jumps: 10
Push-up Jacks: 18
Low Plank Oblique: 25 or 50

So as you can see I did do better on most things 9 months later.. let's see how it changes in 2 months from now.. next fit test is 08/15/11.

Today is THE Day!

I have decided to only talk about my workouts to myself and on this blog.. One it helps me stay accountable to myself.. no one else really matters.
I do feel like a lot of people get tired of me posting stuff on my FB acct about working out and eating healthy. I guess they are either jealous or upset with themselves that they can't do it or WONT do it.
I have been using Jerry as an excuse not to workout for the past month and that is ridiculous. How can a baby be an excuse.. Katie get off your ass and workout and eat better.
No more Cherry Vanilla Dr Peppers or Sweet tea.. no more tator tots (even if they are the kid's meal pck).. If I start today I can be ready for Warrior Dash in September and have an Awesome Birthday gift for myself..
I did it last year for my Birthday so I guess this year shouldn't be any different.
So my plan is this.
Lose 10-15 lbs this month!
Shakeology once a day
Carbs only for breakfast if any
Lean meats and lots of beans
Workout at least 30 minutes a day using The Insanity program.. I HAVE TO GET THROUGH THIS PROGRAM once and for all!!!
Update this blog daily on my accountability regardless if it is to say I failed!
Will try to throw in some weight training as well!

Starting stats to come!

WOW Life is making this hard for me!

Life is definitely making things hard for me and especially getting workouts in.. but I have made a commitment to myself to do this! I have 10 measly little pounds to lose and by God I am gonna lose them no BUTTS about it!!
I want to lose the weight, gain the muscle and tone my body up!

Strengths:
Legs
Arms

Weaknesses:
Abs
Glutes

Plan of action:
Work out at least 30 minutes a day no matter what!
Eat less sugar and carbs!
Drink tons of water!
Workout HARD CORE!
Meditate and do Yoga!
Breath!!!

I can do this, I just have to put things into perspective!
1: Stop
2: Think
3: What could happen?
4: Is that what you want?

Meatless!!

I have decided to go meatless for at least a month and thinking of just doing it for a while.. So far I am on my 3rd day and really love it! I am curious to see how it really is effecting my body. I am working out and eating clean (@ 95% at least). I have found quite a few resources on vegetarian eating and recipes.. I am cutting my carbs and sugar intake quite a bit as well.
I decided today that I am going to go by the Triple D's to achieve my goals. I don't need anyone's help, I don't need anyone to push me, this is all on me.. Dedication, Determination and Discipline! Those are my tools, those are the things that are going to push me to be a better person and to achieve my goals!

Goals:
Weight loss: 10-13 lbs (depending on the day)
Fat loss: 14% BF (or more)
Muscle gain: arms, legs, core
Mental gain: Stronger Woman, Wife, Mother, Daughter, Friend, & Katie!!

Time Frame:
October 6, 2012 (my 40th birthday)

I CAN DO THIS!!

WOW it's been a while

Even though it has been a while since I have posted I have been very busy keeping up with my workouts and healthy lifestyle.. (not as well as I had hoped on the eating thing but working on it each day).
I have kept up with my running and I am able to go for about 20+ minutes at 4.7 to 4.9 speed and I am good with that.. I want to work on my stamina for a while and then I'll concentrate on speed and time..
I am lifting heavier and more often.. I can definitely see a difference in my body.. my legs are getting AWESOME and my arms are getting stronger each time.. I love it.. I feel I have the perfect body for lifting because I am tall and lean.. it shows when I lift and I totally LOVE that..
I do have to work on my core and my abs.. they are not so easy to show definition.. darn spare ten speed bike tire LOL I am working on it though.. and each day I am getting stronger mentally when it comes to making better food choices and drinking tons of water.
I will make it through this and I will get the body that I long for!

Rock On!

02/15/2011

Well I have slacked quite a bit this weekend when it comes to actually working out.. but I did not by any means do NOTHING.. Saturday I ran around like a mad woman getting Joshua's Birthday Party going... then Sunday was my OFF DAY so that was OK.. but Monday the only excuse I can use is AF showed and was not very nice.. I had NO energy and NO motivation.. but Today.. I got my sweat on for sure..

Treadmill:
W3D1 C25K (brisk walk 5 mins, run 90 secs, walk 90 secs, run 3 mins, walk 3 mins x 2)
I did this but instead of x 2 I did it x 3.5.. I tried my hardest to go x 4 but couldn't make it.. I was TIRED and I had sweat running down my face and into my eyes.. LOL boy do I sweat when I run... it is crazy.

I am drinking lots of water and had a Shakeology for breakfast.. now my lunch wasn't great.. I had about a 1/2 cup of cheese tortellini ... I guess I'll have to make up for that huh??

02/10/2011

Today I have done pretty good, or at least I think I have..

Stationary Bike:
15 minutes, level 7, burned 153 cals

Treadmill:
Run/Walk program 50 minutes 3.2mph (walk) and 5.5mph (run), burned 364 cals.
Brisk walk 5 mins, run/walk intervals of 90 sec runs & 2 minute walks. Doubled the time for C25K W2D2.

Food Issues:
Hot Chocolate.. but in my defense it was -11 degrees outside.. I was flippin cold LOL

Food Qualities:
drinking tons of water, only had 4 tootsie roll midges, and didn't eat the shells for my chicken tacos at lunch.

I am extremely tired.. but I may try to do a disc tonight at home.. who knows..